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MW53 SLV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 SLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,423 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,877 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 70,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light stays on all tine on dashboard

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,814 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 61,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,558 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,573 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r LHM pipe damaged but not leaking

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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MW53 SLV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW53 SLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW53 SLV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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